Do you find it hard to understand NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP and how they relate to FISMA? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. To help you out, we have created this simplified article where you will learn how these frameworks ensure data integrity and secure business operations. Let’s dive right into it! Read more…
This article will uncover how IT security audit can help protect your clients’ and employees’ personal data, company financial information, and all your IT systems. You’ll learn the concepts, strategies, and ideas to understand the power of security auditing and its impact on your organization. Let’s dive right into it! Table of Contents What is Read more…
In our final installment of the vendor risk management (VRM) series, we will cover the various stages of the vendor risk management lifecycle and provide some useful tips for each phase to optimize the program and protect the confidentiality and integrity of your organization. When we think about vendor risk management lifecycle, the simplest way Read more…
In part 1 of our series, we covered key concepts about vendor risk management (VRM). With context on the importance of vendor risk management (VRM), subsequent articles in this series will share useful guidance on how to establish and implement a VRM program to fit your organization’s specific needs. So What? Why is VRM so Read more…
It’s likely that you work with different external parties to obtain the goods and services that you need to support the business and services to your customers. Outsourcing has become a popular business strategy to help organizations save money and optimize operational efficiency. Since vendors often have access to critical systems and important data, using Read more…
The processes described in the previous articles aim to provide a structured and systematic approach to managing organizational risks. Once the baseline of these procedures is implemented, your organization will gain clarity and have an accurate understanding of issues. This will provide the necessary information to make informed decisions on how to mitigate, or even Read more…
In this update, we added new features and integrations to help shorten the vendor due diligence processes, increase compliance and risk visibility, and enhance record and user management. Added Third-Party Vendor Assessment Integrations We’re excited to announce the addition of two new third-party vendor assessment integrations with RiskRecon and SecurityScorecard. You’ll have seamless access to Read more…
In the third installment of this series, we will further evaluate the importance of assigning ownership, how it accelerates issue resolution, and provide some examples of assessment methodologies and how they can help deliver a secure business environment Assigning issue ownership Assessment methodologies Prioritizing resolutions The core objective of this article will empower you to Read more…
Having previously discussed the relevance of an issue management program, this article will speak to the importance of documenting issues and how you can include essential details in your register. We highlight the different types of registers, essential register elements, and how to build them. Registers for Issue Management To best evaluate, analyze, and resolve Read more…
Every business faces the risk of unexpected, harmful events that can cost the company, damage its reputation, and cause it to lose important clients. Issue management gives organizations an opportunity to proactively prepare for the unexpected by minimizing potential risks and resolving issues before they escalate. This all begins with effective Issue categorization and Identification. Read more…
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